Overview

• Germany's partial cannabis legalization, implemented in April 2024, has not significantly curtailed the black market due to underdeveloped legal supply chains.
• Police and judiciary report increased workloads, with 279,000 pre-legalization cases requiring reevaluation and ongoing enforcement complexities.
• Public opinion remains divided, with 50% viewing legalization negatively and 38% supporting the current framework, according to a recent survey.
• Health and safety concerns are growing, including a reported 25% rise in cannabis-related traffic accidents in some regions.
• Political debates intensify as the CDU/CSU pushes for repeal while the SPD shows mixed support, leaving the law's future uncertain.